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I have a serious problem. I love to do nothing. I am a Procrastinator with a capital ‘P’. I procrastinate like it’s my JOB*. On the flip side, I also really, really like to make shit. These two sides to my personality lead to this:

I made this as a reminder to myself.

And also this, which you may recognize from a previous post:

What we have here, collectively, is 2 quilts ready to be quilted and bound, 2 quilt tops that need backs and batting cut, 2 sets of pieces for quilts waiting to be assembled, a toddler dress so close to being finished it’s not funny, 2 wall hanging embroideries, everything for a corkboard project, 1 large pencil drawing that has been half finished for almost a DECADE, and my inspiration pieces for this year’s Desert Bus for Hope auction submission. Not pictured, is one more quilt that needs to be quilted and bound and a small chair that is painted and ready to be upholstered.

Like I said, I have a problem. BUT. I have decided that this ridiculousness has reached epic proportions and CANNOT be allowed to get worse. So, my goal for the remainder of this year is to not take on or begin any new projects until this lot is done. That gives me almost six months. The only project with a time restriction is my submission for Desert Bus** (for the kids!), so that will be what I concentrate on first. The embroideries I can work on while I watch OITNB or Supernatural, so I should have some simultaneous finishes.

In addition to the crafty goodness, I’m also hosting a 60 day fitness challenge based on Hero’s Journey 2.0. Details of the program we’re following can be found here. A group of friends and I will be exercising our way to being fitter, healthier humans with a little bit of geeky role playing fun thrown in for interest.

Perhaps having all of that going on at once is asking a little much of myself given my tendency to do nothing at all, if given the choice. I figure the more I make a plan to do, the better chance I have of actually getting some of it done. Right?

* I wish it was my job. Having to focus on actual work 5 days a week hurts my lazy brain. No wonder I’m so dang tired!

** If you’re a maker/crafter/Sorcerer of Awesome, there is still time to submit a craft idea for Desert Bus! Submissions close on the 20th of July.

I have some good news and some bad news. Which would you prefer first? The bad news? Okay. It’s not terrible, it’s just that the full reveal of my comiccon shirt has been put on hold as has the recap of my weekend in Seattle. I will get to it though. Promise!

The good news, and something that I’m really excited about, is that I’m currently taking part in an online course – Set Up Shop. It’s being run by the lovely and talented Jess Van Den of Create & Thrive and Epheriell Designs fame.

In a nutshell, the course is taking myself and 50+ (!) other talented gals step by step through the process of creating, beautifying and opening our online shops and social media pages. Jess has ‘been there, done that’ when it comes to creating and selling her beautiful jewellery and is so very generously offering her knowledge to others. No more muddling around in the dark trying to figure it all out – Jess has flipped on the light switch!

We’re into our second week (of four) and it has been eye-opening and inspiring. I don’t want to give too much away but I can say, wholeheartedly, if you are thinking of opening up an online shop this course will save you so much time and frustration. Plus, you’ll meet a host of other talented, helpful creative types. I don’t know for sure when the course will next be opened for registration, but I will most certainly be updating and letting people know.

So, for the next few weeks I will be throwing all of my spare time into readying my shop and making, making, making. I know Telltale Thread hasn’t been super exciting yet, but please bear with me. There is so much more to come!

P.S. What do you think of my new banner?

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